In addition to college lectures, exams, and projects as a sophomore at the University of Alabama, Abbie Powell, a 2017 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, is part of a national level mock trial team competing around the nation. For more see the February 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Initially believing children may have been trapped in a burning mobile home, the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) reported to a fire off Rankin Avenue on February 18. All occupants of the home were out and safe, said DVD Chief Norman Hatfield, except for a family pet that could not be rescued. For more see…

Events

Messiah’s Bondservant Ministry (525 SR 28, Whitwell) will be holding a clearance of yard sale items on October 1-6 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Fill a box for $5 or $10. No reasonable offer will be refused on furniture. For more information, call (423) 290-9871.TS39

Bothered by someone’s drinking problem? Alanon may be able to help. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. at Dunlap United Methodist Church for those who need help in coping with a friend or family member’s drinking problem. The church is located at 1958 Main Street.BTS40

The Education Opportunity Center (EOC) provides free assistance to help residents reach their educational and career goals. Marla King, an education advisor with EOC, who formerly assisted students at the Chattanooga State Sequatchie/Bledsoe campus, will now be scheduling appointments at the Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce on Thursdays, by appointment, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. General education courses are offered at both Sequatchie and Bledsoe County High Schools. The center serves Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties, and can assist with adult high school completion programs, choosing a college and a major, filing for FAFSA, searching for scholarships and grants, and overcoming federal student loan default. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 425-1702.BTS40

Meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) are held at Dunlap United Methodist Church. AA meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. NA meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. All times are central. The church is located at 1958 Main Street.BTS40

Former students, faculty and staff of The Children’s Re-Education Center (Re-Ed), later called Smallwood at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga during 1968 and 1969, are invited to a 50-year reunion and gathering on October 6-7 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The group will gather at the back parking lot/playground area. Coffee, donuts and pastries will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring folding chairs and old pictures. In case of rain, event will be held October 13-14 at the same time. RSVP by September 28 to Kevin Wheeler at (423) 698-3643 or email wheeler.susie@comcast.net. BT28S29